Senior Network Engineer

AeroVironment, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced network engineer for a role that involves designing, implementing and supporting complex network infrastructures. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in network engineering, focusing on Cisco technologies and Linux networking, with a strong emphasis on security.

Responsibilities include managing enterprise-level network support and leading technical teams. The position offers competitive benefits, a salary range of $150,000 to $265,000, and requires an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in network engineering.
• Extensive hands-on Cisco networking and security experience.
• Leadership experience in technical efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructures.
• Translate network security requirements into configurations and resolve performance issues.
• Lead small technical teams and provide technical direction.

Skills

Cisco networking

Linux networking

Network security

KVM

Ansible

Bash

Python

Education

Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Job description

Worker Type: Regular

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and support enterprise network infrastructures including routers, switches, firewalls, and security appliances.
• Install, configure, and maintain Cisco routing and switching platforms such as Cisco 7600, 6500, 3750 series or equivalent.
• Translate network security requirements and policies into device configurations, monitoring, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving network performance, connectivity, and security issues.
• Manage and support Cisco ASA firewalls, VPN technologies, IDS/IPS, and network management tools.
• Design and implement enterprise‑level or ISP‑grade backbone networks to support mission‑critical operations.
• Apply Cisco ACI concepts and operations, including fabric concepts and integration with existing network architectures.
• Understand physical connectivity fundamentals including fiber, Ethernet standards, optics, cabling, and patching.
• Design, configure, and troubleshoot Linux‑based networking such as routing, bridging, VLANs, iptables/nftables, routing daemons, VPNs, firewalls in production environments.
• Configure and maintain Linux systems used as network infrastructure components such as virtual routers, VPN concentrators, security gateways, monitoring platforms.
• Use tools and technologies such as KVM, Ansible, Bash, Python for deployment and management of networked Linux systems.
• Work at the intersection of Cisco‑style networking and Linux system administration focusing on deep Linux networking.
• Design end‑to‑end systems integrating Linux hosts, network equipment, and security components to meet operational and security requirements.
• Develop technical documentation, architecture diagrams, design documents, implementation plans.
• Contribute to system integration, testing, and validation activities for complex networked solutions.
• Lead and guide small technical teams solving complex network and infrastructure problems.
• Provide technical direction for operation, configuration, optimization, and maintenance of network devices and Linux‑based systems.
• Ensure environments meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Support cellular/networked communications technologies as required by the mission.
• Learn and adapt quickly to new systems and technologies under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Support occasional travel as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years experience in network engineering (routing, switching, network security) in enterprise or mission‑critical environments.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with Cisco networking and security technologies (routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS).
• Demonstrated practical experience with Linux networking and Linux systems in operational or production environments beyond basic system administration.
• Experience with KVM, Ansible, Bash, Python, VPN, and firewall configuration.
• Proven ability to design and document networked systems and architectures.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical efforts and resolution of complex network and infrastructure issues.Self‑starter capable of operating independently in small teams with limited ramp‑up or mentoring resources.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
• Preferred: Prior CNO/TAO or similar offensive/defensive cyber operations experience.
• Experience with Cisco ACI design/operations.
• Experience with cellular and other non‑traditional communications technologies.
• Experience supporting high‑availability, mission‑critical environments with strict security requirements.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to support operations, testing, or deployments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule and paid holiday shutdown.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $265,000.

ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected status.